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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mom used this recipe as a way to get my kids to eat a vegetable other than potatoes. It's now a family favorite and a "must" for Thanksgiving!—Carine Nadel, Laguna Hills, California

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

3-1/2 to 4 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-12 minutes or until very tender. Drain; cool slightly. Place in a blender; add the milk, butter, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth.
Drain potatoes and mash. Add cauliflower mixture and mix well. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 143 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 308 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2009, p112